Efrén Divided

Winner of the Pura Belpr Award

"We need books to break open our hearts, so that we might feel more deeply, so that we might be more human in these unkind times. This is a book doing work of the spirit in a time of darkness." --Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango Street

Efr n Nava's Am is his Superwoman--or Soperwoman, named after the delicious Mexican sopes his mother often prepares. Both Am and Ap work hard all day to provide for the family, making sure Efr n and his younger siblings Max and M a feel safe and loved.

But Efr n worries about his parents; although he's American-born, his parents are undocumented. His worst nightmare comes true one day when Am doesn't return from work and is deported across the border to Tijuana, M xico.

Now more than ever, Efr n must channel his inner Soperboy to help take care of and try to reunite his family.

A glossary of Spanish words is included in the back of the book.

Author: Ernesto Cisneros
Publisher: Quill Tree Books
Published: 03/31/2020
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.80w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780062881687
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 508863 / Efren Divided


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2019 pg. 160
Publishers Weekly 01/27/2020
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2020
Booklist 02/01/2020 pg. 43
School Library Journal 02/28/2020 pg. 1